How to Drive a Corolla Automatic Transmission?
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Inspect the vehicle by walking around it to check if any of the four tires are underinflated or punctured, then insert the key and start the ignition. After the engine has been running for about 1-2 minutes, press the brake pedal with your right foot, shift the gear to D (Drive), release the handbrake, and then slowly lift your right foot to start driving. When encountering traffic congestion or a red light while driving, simply press the brake pedal to stop the vehicle without needing to change gears.
When I first started learning to drive, I was also afraid of damaging the transmission. Later, I realized that the Corolla automatic transmission is actually very worry-free. After getting in the car, first press the brake firmly, and don’t rush to drive after starting the engine—especially in winter, let the car warm up for a few dozen seconds. The small button next to the gear shift is the unlock button; you can’t move the gear shift without pressing it. After shifting to D, slowly release the brake, and the car will start moving forward on its own. Once driving, you don’t need to worry about shifting gears at all, and even if you press the accelerator unevenly in traffic jams, there won’t be any jerking. Remember, if the red light lasts more than a minute, shift to N and pull the handbrake—it’s good for the transmission and saves fuel. When reversing, make sure the car is completely stopped before shifting to R; you’ll hear a click when it’s locked. Once, a friend of mine drove my car and hurriedly shifted to D as the red light was about to end, causing the car to jerk violently, which scared him quite a bit.
